1995 Mazda MPV: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 160,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2015
“While braking at 25 mph brake pedal went to floor, causing a collision. The vehciel was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2004
“While driving 55 mph smoke was coming from inside of the vents. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulders. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the engine valve cover needed to be replaced. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2004
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“From a stop, upon depressing the gas pedal there is no fuel getting thru. Occurs monthly. Been to shop twice and they can't find problem.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2000
“Headlights would turn on by themselves overnight or by daylight. Technician could not find what was causing this problem.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2000
“Trying to back out of the driveway and vehicle wouldn't go in reverse. Turned vehicle off, and started up again, and it worked fine only one time. Contacted dealer. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2000
“ABS, driving at speed of 45mph, applied brakes, impact 12:00 position, pedal went floor, complete lost of effectiveness. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1996
“Brake pads: intermittently the brakes will make a grinding noise. Had vehicle in for repair several times. Dealer gave a notice that had come from the manufacturer that stated there was a problem with the pads wearing and for them to get new brake shoes, but they will not pay for them. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“Sidewall developes bubbles after approx; 8,000 miles of normal driving.tires purchased at sears last year. Set of 4 replaced 2 with same problem. Visible bubble on outer side wall. Sears comment: side wall impact. *ak (dot number: hnt2 kepv tiresize: p215/65r15)”Owner report · Tires
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1995 Mazda MPV reliable?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Mazda MPV. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1995 Mazda MPV have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition:switch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.